November 08, 2009
Fatal fire in eastern Henrico
By WILL JONES AND TAMMIE SMITH TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERSTwo half brothers who died from injuries suffered in a fire at their eastern Henrico County home Friday night were the only ones home, their sister said...
Henrico rents house it will tear down for road
A house that stands in the way of the Gayton Road extension has an unlikely new tenant: Henrico County. By paying $1,400 a month to rent the house at 12520...
November 07, 2009
Law-enforcement officers recognized for valor
Police officers and firefighters from around the Richmond region were recognized yesterday for their selfless acts of bravery. They risked their lives...
Former Augusta County prison guard charged with bribery
By CHASE PURDY MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICEAuthorities have charged a former county prison guard with bribery as part of a ring they say delivered drugs to inmates. For months April M. Hogsett,...
Chesterfield, others, doing more business with women
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERChesterfield County is spending more with women-owned businesses and companies inside the county line. So is Henrico County. The localities are doing so...
Hungary Brook Shopping Center in foreclosure
The Hungary Brook Shopping Center in northern Henrico County is in foreclosure and on the auction block. The retail center, on Concord Avenue near Parham...
November 06, 2009
Economic stimulus debated at Va. Asian Chamber
The federal economic-stimulus plan is working for small businesses in Virginia, a senior SBA official told the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce’s...
Va. high court rules on Henrico wrongful-death suit
Parents have a broad duty to assure the welfare of a juvenile guest, even when harm comes to that guest from a third party outside the home. In a split...
Request denied to halt enforcement on new tobacco rules
A federal judge has turned down a request by the nation’s No. 2 cigarette-maker and others to immediately halt enforcement of new federal regulations...
November 05, 2009
Federal official: Stimulus is helping Va.‘s small businesses
The federal economic stimulus program is working for small business in Virginia, the chief of staff of the U.S. Small Business Administration said. The...
Henrico expects $10.7 million less in state aid
Henrico County expects to receive $10.7 million less in state aid this year under budget cuts proposed by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, but the county is even...
Sentencing delayed for police impersonator in Henrico
Moving testimony from teachers, family and friends—and an assist from the prosecution—may have kept a police impersonator found guilty of attempted...
November 04, 2009
Police impersonator case on hold
Henrico County’s chief prosecutor agreed this morning to reconsider a case against a man found guilty in August of impersonating a police officer...
REI, hhgregg to open outlets here this month
Two retailers are expected to open within a day of each other this month. Appliance and consumer electronics retailer hhgregg is scheduled to open its...
Motorcyclist who died was 1 of 3 going 100 mph on I-95, police say
A Henrico County man who died after crashing into a guardrail Saturday was one of three motorcyclists who eluded police on Interstate 95 while racing in...
November 03, 2009
State Police: Motorcyclist killed in pursuit was one of 3 traveling 100 mph on I-95
A Henrico County man who died after crashing into a guardrail Saturday was one of three motorcyclists who eluded police on Interstate 95 while racing in...
St. Joseph’s Villa summit to focus on at-risk youths
A child who needs help all the way through school doesn’t suddenly become independent just because he has graduated. A successful transition to adulthood...
Details on the Youth Transition Summit
When: Tomorrow, 2 to 5 p.m. Where: St. Joseph’s Villa, 8000 Brook Road in Henrico County.
TSA owes RIC $3.6 million for screening systems
Richmond International Airport spent $4 million to accommodate special baggage-screening systems for the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA...
November 02, 2009
Biz Buzz: Grandpa Eddie’s has school ‘Spirit’ to share
On a recent Wednesday night in Henrico County, about 50 teenagers packed into Grandpa Eddie’s Alabama Ribs & BBQ to listen to some local bands...

